{"product_id":"this-is-new-york-new-edition-74864","title":"This is New York - New Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe New Editions of Miroslav Sasek's classic travelogue children's book series reduce the page size by two inches and the price from $18 to $13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasek's mid-century aesthetic has influenced numerous animation designers. This edition includes some info on Sasek and endnotes update info on the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe classic children's series with over 2 million copies sold is now available in a new charming, smaller format at a new low price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSasek's beloved 1960s children's book exploring the city of New York is now updated for the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFirst published in 1960, This is New York is a tour of the city through Sasek's charming and stylish illustrations. Featuring Sasek's impressions of the city's buildings, traffic jams, and stories, and including such landmarks as the Staten Island Ferry, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, and Central Park, the result is a colorful, sophisticated celebration of the highlights of one of the most exciting cities in the world. The illustrations are paired with a lively text to keep a playful sense of fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis is New York is a facsimile edition of Sasek's original title, now in a smaller trim size. His brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and remain true to his vision. With the passing of time, facts have been updated where applicable in the back of the book. The result is a treasure with an elegant, classic look and a delightful narrative that will charm both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the same book from their own childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMiroslav Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world, including Paris, New York City, Venice, London, and Rome. His iconic series won several awards, such as the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year and the Boy's Club of American Junior Books Award. He died in 1980 in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rizzoli Universe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455872721194,"sku":"74864","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/2879\/4922\/files\/library-EDD2A562-6C57-4EDD-A7E5-5C8701163D54-L0-001.jpg?v=1793913647","url":"https:\/\/stuartngbooks.com\/products\/this-is-new-york-new-edition-74864","provider":"Stuart Ng Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}